Social Worker, LSW - Emergency Department (Full-time, Night Shift, rotating Weekends)

Licking Memorial Health Systems • Newark, OH

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About The Position

Under general supervision and following prescribed health system policies and procedures, the Social Worker interviews patients to obtain psychosocial information and helps resolve difficulties that interfere with obtaining maximum benefit from medical care. The role performs social work interventions—including assessment, counseling, case management, and advocacy—to maximize patient and family functioning and facilitate continuity of care. It also provides the healthcare team with consultation about the impact of psychosocial factors on health and illness. The patient population may range from newborns through geriatric patients.

Requirements

• Currently licensed as a social worker or independent social worker in the state of Ohio.
• Ability to identify and plan for resolution of psychosocial problems and gather and interpret data from multiple sources using professional-level knowledge.
• Ability to maintain discretion, provide counseling in emotionally charged situations, work with a wide variety of professionals, communicate orally and in writing, and use modern technology.
• May be required to complete specific annual education related to specialty certifications and standards, as LMH is accredited by DNV and TJC.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and provide social psychotherapy, counseling, and psychosocial intervention with patients and families.
• Provide case management across the continuum of care, including discharge planning.
• Record assessments, interventions, and progress in the medical record.
• Refer patients to community resources and contact community agencies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed